18 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
The Peoples Voice
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
1
A reproduced Congressional Record expose targets Kroger and city officials. It urges independent grocers to unite to curb big chains, proposing city licensing and constitutional amendments to empower municipalities. The speaker warns of socialism benefiting a few and calls for decisive voter action.
A column contrasts Norway’s 61 percent farm electrification with Ohio’s 21 percent, arguing federal rural electrification funds would lower farmer electricity costs. It blames utility monopolies for resisting cheaper power, cites TVA chairman Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, and notes Tupelo Journal data on Lee County Mississippi appliances.
The Wheeler Rayburn bill passed the Senate with the Borah amendment and is stalled in the House committee. The American Liberty League and utilities lobby plan to shift efforts to the House where they expect another political setback for the administration.
New York reports indicate Vincent Astor acquired the Stee Ho foreclosure property as an example of a wealthy individual avoiding taxes. The article notes his purchase amid efforts to adjust tax rules affecting rich entities and mentions the broader debate on tax liabilities for the affluent.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on a powerful lobby linked to the National Chain Store Association and the Kroger empire. Col. C. O. Sherrill heads the effort as Rep. Patman presses the investigation into the influence of chain stores on U S policy and state laws.
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